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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 155.72 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 155.72 and 69.18 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 155.72 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/155.72 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 155.72 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 10,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771.93/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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